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A nickel crystal's work function is measured to be 5.22 eV at 25°C. As the temperature increases by 300°C, the work function drops by 50 meV.

By how much does this shift the threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission?

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Answer:

The shift the threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission is 2.317 nm.

Explanation:

Given that,

Work function = 5.22 eV

Temperature = 25°C

Increased temperature = 300°C

Drop work function = 50 meV

We need to calculate the shift the threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission

Using formula of work function

[tex]W=\dfrac{hc}{\lambda}[/tex]

[tex]\lambda=\dfrac{hc}{W}[/tex]

The wavelength for initial temperature,

[tex] \lambda_{1}=\dfrac{hc}{W_{1}}[/tex]

The wavelength for final temperature,

[tex] \lambda_{2}=\dfrac{hc}{W_{2}}[/tex]

The change in wavelength is

[tex]\Delta \lambd = \lambda_{2}-\lambda_{1}[/tex]

[tex]\Delta \lambda=hc(\dfrac{1}{W_{2}}-\dfrac{1}{W_{1}})[/tex]

Put the value into the formula

[tex]\Delta \lambda=2.001\times10^{-25}(\dfrac{1}{5.17\times1.6\times10^{-19}}-\dfrac{1}{5.22\times1.6\times10^{-19}})[/tex]

[tex]\Delta \lambda=2.317\times10^{-9}\ m[/tex]

[tex]\Delta\lambda=2.317\ nm[/tex]

Hence, The shift the threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission is 2.317 nm.

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